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Thursday 12th October 2023
Canterbury College, Waterford
Program
Our inaugural Future Of Education Summit took place on the 12th of October, 2023 at Canterbury College, Waterford. Over the course of this action packed day, brought together 180 educators from across sectors to explore how we can create future-focused learning experiences for our young people. Here is a copy of our 2023 program to give you a taste of what to expect in 2024!
7:45am - 8:00am
Registration Open
For attendees wanting to beat the traffic, we hosted an optional 'Coffee And Conversations' before the official program. This provided attendees the opportunity to grab a coffee and a bite to eat as they networked and heard from an insightful panel discussion to prepare for the day ahead!
8:00am - 8:30am
Young Professionals Panel Discussion
Bec Tannenbaum | Solicitor At Herbert Smith Freehills
Alicia Chapman | Founder Of Little Cocoa
Arjun Singh | Founder & Software Engineer At Wynds
Scott Millar | Chief Executive Officer At BOP Industries
Our Young Professionals Panel Discussion saw three young professionals within the first 10 years of their careers joining us to share their insights and experiences as young people navigating our ever-changing future of work.
Our panelists shared their tips and strategies for how we can best support young people in our classroom preparing for life beyond the school gates.
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8:30am - 8:45am
Coffee & Networking
Post panel, our attendees had time to grab a coffee and network with fellow delegates.
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8:30am - 8:45am
Registration Open
Registration remained open for all attendees from 7:45am with coffee and a selection of hands-on activations available for attendees once they arrive.
8:45am - 9:05am
Official Welcome
Scott Millar | Chief Executive Officer At BOP Industries
Meagan King | Deputy Principal At Canterbury College
Our Summit Emcees, Scott Millar and Meagan King, officially opened the inaugural Future Of Education Summit as they welcomed attendees, and provided an overview of what to expect in the day ahead.
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9:05am - 9:15am
The Future Of Indigenous Education - It’s Everyone’s Business
Alisha Richardson | Assistant Head of Junior School (Teaching and Learning) At Canterbury College
We are on the cusp of some exciting changes in society and in education. To better understand this progress and possible future directions, it is important to reflect on where we have come from. In this short session, we explored the journey of Indigenous perspectives within education throughout the years and where to in the future- the importance, the possibilities, and how we can be a catalyst for change throughout this wonderful country of ours!
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9:15am - 9:45am
The Accidental CEO - There Is Always Room To Be Fearless Especially In Times Of Great Change
Dominique Lamb | Queensland Small Business Comissioner
In a world where the only constant is change, the role of a CEO has never been more challenging or rewarding. Dominique Lamb, Small Business Commissioner joined us to share her journey of transformation and inspiration as we explored "The Accidental CEO" and the future of small businesses in Queensland.
During this session Dominique explored how there is always room for individuals to rise to the occasion, seize opportunities and chart a course to success. Dominique also covered the future of small business and the Queensland Economy through an SME lens in Queensland by sharing data and trends that small business owners face every day.
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9:45am - 10:15am
Our Digital World Panel Discussion
Tamara Sullivan | Deputy Principal Of Learning Access and Online Innovation At The Department of Education
Toni Peggrem | Executive Manager At The Queensland Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub
Emma Murtagh | Operations Manager At The Queensland Extended Reality (XR) Hub
Thomas O’Donahoo| Co-Founder And Co-CEO Of Atomi
James Jenkins | Director Of Learning And Teaching Innovation At Canterbury College
As we continue to transition into a post-COVID world, educators, industry innovators and community leaders are being challenged to consider how we balance the time we spend in our digital and physical worlds.
This panel discussion saw education and industry leaders coming together to discuss how to create meaningful uses of technology inside and outside of the classroom, and the role technology will continue to play in our digital world now and into the future.
10:15am - 10:45am
Morning Tea
We then took a break for morning tea to give attendees the opportunity to get a bite to eat, network, and engage with our hands on activations.
10:45am - 11:30am
First Round | Future Focused Learning Experiences
After morning tea we dived into a selection of 45 Minute Future Focussed Learning Experiences running concurrently for our attendees to select from. Each experience provided an opportunity for attendees to get hands on as they learnt from leading educators as they shared their insights, advice, and experiences on a topic of expertise.
Matthew Flinders Anglican College
Exploring Emerging Technologies In The Primary Years
St John XXIII Catholic College
Agency: Enabling Voice To Drive Cultural Change
Canterbury College
From University To The Classroom; Supporting The Professional Growth Of Our Early Career Teachers
Cannon Hill Anglican College
Nurturing Intrapreneurial Mindsets
11:40am - 12:30pm
Second Round | Future Focused Learning Experiences
After morning tea we dived into a selection of 45 Minute Future Focussed Learning Experiences running concurrently for our attendees to select from. Each experience provided an opportunity for attendees to get hands on as they learnt from leading educators as they shared their insights, advice, and experiences on a topic of expertise.
Kelvin Grove State College
Kelvin Grove State College Open Futures Project
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BOP Industries
Building Your Personal Brand For Educators
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CompNow
Making A Difference For 'Future Education'... Starts NOW
Kepnock State High School
It Takes A Village To Create Systems Change
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12:30pm - 1:15pm
Lunch
We then took a break for lunch to give attendees the opportunity to get a bite to eat, network and engage with our hands on activations.
1:15pm - 3:00pm
Roundtable Discussions
After lunch, we offered attendees a selection of four interactive Roundtable Discussions running concurrently to provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and co-create as we explored a range of topics. Our 2023 roundtable topics can be found below:
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Roundtable One:
Building A School Of The Future
This discussion saw attendees hearing from future-focused school leaders that have already made strides in building a school of the future as they share their insights and experiences. From there, we engaged in a discussion around how we can better prepare our young people for their chosen futures as we create a school of the future.
Speakers Include:
Meagan King | Deputy Principal At Canterbury College
Kirsten Ferdinands | Principal At Brisbane South State Secondary College
Sandy Davey | Deputy Principal Engagement At Queensland Academy For Mathematics Science And Technology
Dan Walker | Principal At Canterbury College
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Roundtable Three:
Bridging The Gap - Partnerships With Industry
This discussion saw attendees hearing from educators experienced in building impactful partnerships with industry as they unpacked their top tips for incorporating industry into education. From there attendees discussed what sustainable industry partnerships could look like in their community and context.
Speakers Include:
Baden U'Ren | Dean Of Business And Entrepreneurship At CG Spectrum
Rhys Cassidy | Assistant Principal At Australian Industry Trade College
Sharon Singh | Head of e‑Learning & Innovation At St John's Anglican College
Felicity Moser | Relationships Manager (Secondary School Partnerships) At The University Of Queensland
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Roundtable Two:
Planning Your Leadership Journey
This discussion saw attendees hearing from innovative educators at different stages on their leadership journey as they shared their experiences making change in their communities. From there, we engaged in a discussion around how we can all continue to progress on our leadership journies and make positive change.
Speakers Include:
Marie Perry | Principal At Ipswich Girls Grammar School
Elizabeth Foster | Executive Principal At Wavell State High School
Andrew Paltridge | Secondary Teacher & Assistant Head Of House At Canterbury College
Dane Oman | Dean Of Students At Saint Stephen's College
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Roundtable Four:
Creating Classrooms That Allow Young Entrepreneurs & Innovators To Flourish
To kick off this discussion we heard from three young entrepreneurs and innovators still in high school as they share their experiences of getting a headstart on their pathway while still in school. From there, we'll be looked at how we can better support aspiring young innovators and entrepreneurs in our communities.
Speakers Include:
Scott Millar | Chief Troublemaker At BOP Industries
Pal Kahtar | High School Student & Young Professional
Josh Brass | High School Student & Young Innovator
Siobhan Wilson | High School Student & Young Entrepreneur
3:00pm - 3:10pm
Inspiring Regional Entrepreneurs
Julia Spicer OAM | Queensland Chief Entrepreneur
3:10pm - 3:40pm
Our Digital Natives: Creating Future-Focused Learning Experiences For Our Next Generation
Scott Millar | Chief Executive Officer At BOP Industries
3:40pm - 4:00pm
Summit Wrap Up
Scott Millar | Chief Executive Officer At BOP Industries
Meagan King | Deputy Principal At Canterbury College
As we returned for our final block of the day, we heard from Queensland Chief Entrepreneur, Julia Spicer, virtually as she shared her story as a regional entrepreneur and her advice for inspiring entrepreneurship and innovation in the regions.
Not knowing a world without touch screen devices, social media and wifi connectivity, Gen Z and Gen Alpha work with technology in very different ways to the rest of us. Whilst this can be a point of contention at times, it also presents a world of opportunity for us to teach them how to effectively innovate, create and collaborate with their digital tools.
Our final keynote for the day saw fellow Gen Z, Scott Millar, exploring how we can design and deliver real, relevant, and relatable learning experiences for our students. In this presentation, Scott explored the role new and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence play in the classroom and in the workforce before he then looked at how we as educators can harness technology tools to create impactful learning experiences for our students whilst also preparing them for our ever-changing future of work.
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Our summit MCs, Meagan and Scott then rejoined us to provide a recap on an action-packed day of connection, collaboration, and learning. We then be closed the official program for the summit and invited attendees to join our Future Schools Showcase to finish the day.
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4:00pm - 6:00pm
Future Schools Showcase
To finish our inaugural Future Of Education Summit, we invited all attendees to join us at our Future Schools Showcase in the Canterbury Function Centre. The Showcase provided attendees with an opportunity to grab a drink and enjoy some canapes and live music as they debriefed on a massive day of inspiration and learning. Attendees also had the opportunity to explore the showcases set up by future-focused schools across the country.
Coomera Anglican College
Empowering Students To Thrive In An Ever Evolving Digital World
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Brisbane Boys College
Elevating Student Outcomes Through Meaningful Engagement With New Technologies
Cannon Hill Anglican College
Connecting Students With The World Beyond School Through Innovative Curriculum
The Glennie School
The 8 Cultural Forces Within Every Classroom Shaping Learning
St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School
Exploring Hands On Technology For The Future Of Education
Kenmore State High School
Future-Focused Innovation And Entrepreneurship In Modern Education
Kelvin Grove State College
Building Digital Confidence To Empower Change-Makers
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Canterbury College
The Canterbury Way - A Community Of Learners Shaped By Evidence-Backed Practice
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We're looking forward to building on the success of our inaugural 2023 program in 2024. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast. We hope we can see you there!
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